| Opioid dependence - management in general practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20877747 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Addiction to opioids, or opioid dependence, encompasses the biopsychosocial dysfunction seen in illicit heroin injectors, as well as aberrant behaviours in patients prescribed opioids for chronic nonmalignant pain. OBJECTIVE: To outline the management of opioid dependence using opioid pharmacotherapy as part of a comprehensive chronic illness management strategy. DISCUSSION: The same principles and skills general practitioners employ in chronic illness management underpin the care of patients with opioid dependence. Opioid pharmacotherapy, with the substitution medications methadone and buprenorphine, is an effective management of opioid dependence. Training and regulatory requirements for prescribing opioid pharmacotherapies vary between jurisdictions, but this treatment should be within the scope of most Australian GPs. |
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Authors:
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Matthew Frei |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Australian family physician Volume: 39 ISSN: 0300-8495 ISO Abbreviation: Aust Fam Physician Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-09-29 Completed Date: 2010-12-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0326701 Medline TA: Aust Fam Physician Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 548-52 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, Melbourne, Victoria. myfrei@gmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use* Australia Buprenorphine / therapeutic use* Chronic Disease / drug therapy, psychology Disease Management Female General Practice* Humans Methadone / therapeutic use* Opiate Substitution Treatment* Opioid-Related Disorders / drug therapy*, psychology, rehabilitation Patient Care Planning |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Analgesics, Opioid; 52485-79-7/Buprenorphine; 76-99-3/Methadone |
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Comment In:
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Aust Fam Physician. 2010 Aug;39(8):533
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20877742
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